Frankly, most people want to live near the places where they work, study, and socialize. When they don't, it's because they can't afford to.
If you _can_ afford to live in or near the neighborhood(s) you desire, I'd encourage you to do so; it will make your life easier, more pleasant, and more fulfilling. It doesn't sound like you're gaining anything through this rooming arrangement with your friend.
By rooming with him, it sounds like you're allowing him to get the apartment he wants in the place he wants. But, friends aside, you should be where _you're_ happiest. He can always make another deal.
And personally, I wouldn't spend $925 for a room in a place that didn't even guarantee me a place to park. Yeah, and like thingstodo says, enforcing the single-parking-place discipline might turn into a hassle. Unless there's a real monetary or lifestyle incentive, why buy into something like that?
Last edited by Rodney; 07-07-2006 at 12:30 PM..
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